Hope Seck
@hopeseck.bsky.social
Freelance journalist, full-time mom of 3, BQ marathoner. Formers: Managing editor @Militarydotcom, VP @MilReporters, @IrregWarfare Ed. Director.
VA tech glitch halts GI Bill payments to thousands, advocates say www.militarytimes.com/news/your-mi...
VA tech glitch halts GI Bill payments to thousands, advocates say
Up to 75,000 GI Bill recipients have been left without their anticipated payments for school and housing.
www.militarytimes.com
November 3, 2025 at 4:11 PM
VA tech glitch halts GI Bill payments to thousands, advocates say www.militarytimes.com/news/your-mi...
Marine Corps greenlights boat-based recon companies, narco-subs www.marinecorpstimes.com/news/your-ma...
Marine Corps greenlights boat-based recon companies, narco-subs
The Marine Corps is dialing back its vision for shallow-water littoral regiments, but greenlighting a new unit with special high-speed boats.
www.marinecorpstimes.com
October 31, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Marine Corps greenlights boat-based recon companies, narco-subs www.marinecorpstimes.com/news/your-ma...
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October 16, 2025 at 10:19 AM
This investigation was made possible thanks to the diligent work by partners @8ammedia.bsky.social @the-independent.com @hollybancroft.bsky.social @militarytimes.bsky.social @hopeseck.bsky.social
n an emotional letter, Haidari’s widow described the physical effects of his torture at the hands of the Taliban.
“His entire body was black and swollen; he couldn’t even sleep on his back,” she wrote. “He would wake up screaming at night.”
www.armytimes.com/news/your-mi...
“His entire body was black and swollen; he couldn’t even sleep on his back,” she wrote. “He would wake up screaming at night.”
www.armytimes.com/news/your-mi...
Despite Taliban amnesty declaration, killings of US allies persist
Our investigation, in partnership with Lighthouse Reports, identified 110 killings of former Afghan National Defense and Security Forces troops since 2023.
www.armytimes.com
October 15, 2025 at 2:51 PM
n an emotional letter, Haidari’s widow described the physical effects of his torture at the hands of the Taliban.
“His entire body was black and swollen; he couldn’t even sleep on his back,” she wrote. “He would wake up screaming at night.”
www.armytimes.com/news/your-mi...
“His entire body was black and swollen; he couldn’t even sleep on his back,” she wrote. “He would wake up screaming at night.”
www.armytimes.com/news/your-mi...
No drones for Army squads, teams, 25th Infantry Division leader says www.armytimes.com/news/your-ar...
No drones for Army squads, teams, 25th Infantry Division leader says
Amid a push to put more small drones in soldiers' hands, the Army is learning there’s a ceiling to the number of unmanned systems that units can handle.
www.armytimes.com
October 15, 2025 at 2:42 PM
No drones for Army squads, teams, 25th Infantry Division leader says www.armytimes.com/news/your-ar...
Despite Taliban amnesty declaration, killings of US allies persist www.militarytimes.com/news/your-mi...
Despite Taliban amnesty declaration, killings of US allies persist
Our investigation, in partnership with Lighthouse Reports, identified 110 killings of former Afghan National Defense and Security Forces troops since 2023.
www.militarytimes.com
October 15, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Despite Taliban amnesty declaration, killings of US allies persist www.militarytimes.com/news/your-mi...
Army Korea’s move to longer duty tours to come in stages, general says www.defensenews.com/global/asia-...
Army Korea’s move to longer duty tours to come in stages, general says
The new model will see soldiers accompanied by their families serving a three-year tour in Korea and unaccompanied troops serving two years.
www.defensenews.com
October 14, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Army Korea’s move to longer duty tours to come in stages, general says www.defensenews.com/global/asia-...
Driscoll goes scorched earth on Army buying inertia www.defensenews.com/land/2025/10...
Driscoll goes scorched earth on Army buying inertia
The Army secretary announced major coming changes to purchasing, parts repairs and technological adoption in a heated address at AUSA's annual meeting.
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October 13, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Driscoll goes scorched earth on Army buying inertia www.defensenews.com/land/2025/10...
Weekly shopping under $100. With $20 worth of Halloween candy. #AldiOlympics
October 12, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Weekly shopping under $100. With $20 worth of Halloween candy. #AldiOlympics
Kept it under $100. This is my competitive sport
October 5, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Kept it under $100. This is my competitive sport
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On this day in 2009, the 50+ US soldiers at COP Keating awoke to the horrific news that they were under fierce attack by more than 300 insurgents.
October 3, 2025 at 12:49 PM
On this day in 2009, the 50+ US soldiers at COP Keating awoke to the horrific news that they were under fierce attack by more than 300 insurgents.
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“‘We cannot control who sees what, we cannot see what users are doing, and we cannot verify that the software itself is secure,’ the memo says.”
Anduril and Palantir battlefield communication system has deep flaws, Army memo says
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The much-needed modernization of the U.S. Army's battlefield communications network being undertaken by Anduril, Palantir and others is rife with "fundamental security" problems ...
www.yahoo.com
October 3, 2025 at 12:05 PM
“‘We cannot control who sees what, we cannot see what users are doing, and we cannot verify that the software itself is secure,’ the memo says.”
DoD appears to be pausing all or most media engagements for the duration of the government shutdown. I’ve had two interviews canceled so far.
October 3, 2025 at 1:15 PM
DoD appears to be pausing all or most media engagements for the duration of the government shutdown. I’ve had two interviews canceled so far.
Navy hits historic recruiting numbers with more ads, tattoo approvals www.navytimes.com/news/recruit...
Navy hits historic recruiting numbers with more ads, tattoo approvals
Fiscal 2025 was the best recruiting year for the Navy since 2002. The head of Navy recruiting credited the feat, in part, to streamlining tattoo approvals.
www.navytimes.com
October 2, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Navy hits historic recruiting numbers with more ads, tattoo approvals www.navytimes.com/news/recruit...
If loading all my kids in the van and then taking 20 minutes to putter around the house grabbing last minute items, doing dishes and using the bathroom in peace is wrong, I don’t wanna be right.
October 2, 2025 at 1:17 PM
If loading all my kids in the van and then taking 20 minutes to putter around the house grabbing last minute items, doing dishes and using the bathroom in peace is wrong, I don’t wanna be right.
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Hegseth orders the end of DACOWITS--said its agenda is "divisive."
"Major themes ... have been prevention of sexual assault and harassment, gender equality and integration, career progression & women’s health and wellbeing."
By @hopeseck.bsky.social
www.marinecorpstimes.com/news/pentago...
"Major themes ... have been prevention of sexual assault and harassment, gender equality and integration, career progression & women’s health and wellbeing."
By @hopeseck.bsky.social
www.marinecorpstimes.com/news/pentago...
Hegseth terminates women’s advisory group, slams ‘divisive agenda’
A Sept. 17 memo signed by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth directs the “formal disestablishment” of the Defense Advisory Committee on Women in the Services.
www.marinecorpstimes.com
September 23, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Hegseth orders the end of DACOWITS--said its agenda is "divisive."
"Major themes ... have been prevention of sexual assault and harassment, gender equality and integration, career progression & women’s health and wellbeing."
By @hopeseck.bsky.social
www.marinecorpstimes.com/news/pentago...
"Major themes ... have been prevention of sexual assault and harassment, gender equality and integration, career progression & women’s health and wellbeing."
By @hopeseck.bsky.social
www.marinecorpstimes.com/news/pentago...
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The best part of leaving media was breaking free from the shackles of Chartbeat
September 15, 2025 at 5:14 PM
The best part of leaving media was breaking free from the shackles of Chartbeat
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WaPo exclusive: The National Guard, in measuring public sentiment about Trump’s federal takeover of Washington, D.C., has internally assessed that its mission is perceived as “leveraging fear,” driving a “wedge between citizens and the military.” www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
National Guard collects unfavorable public input on D.C. deployment
Internal documents reviewed by The Post reveal, with rare candor, how domestic missions rooted in politics risk damaging Americans’ trust in the military.
www.washingtonpost.com
September 10, 2025 at 11:35 AM
WaPo exclusive: The National Guard, in measuring public sentiment about Trump’s federal takeover of Washington, D.C., has internally assessed that its mission is perceived as “leveraging fear,” driving a “wedge between citizens and the military.” www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
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Big props to @hopeseck.bsky.social for her scoop on a terrifying LCAC collision. Many signs of deep troubles:
-Failure to identify constant bearing, decreasing range
-Improper radio comms
-Failure to even slow when crash was imminent taskandpurpose.com/news/navy-lc...
-Failure to identify constant bearing, decreasing range
-Improper radio comms
-Failure to even slow when crash was imminent taskandpurpose.com/news/navy-lc...
Complacency led to Navy landing craft collision that injured 36, investigation finds
A damning investigation into a head-on collision between two Navy landing craft revealed complacency and unprofessionalism within the unit.
taskandpurpose.com
July 23, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Big props to @hopeseck.bsky.social for her scoop on a terrifying LCAC collision. Many signs of deep troubles:
-Failure to identify constant bearing, decreasing range
-Improper radio comms
-Failure to even slow when crash was imminent taskandpurpose.com/news/navy-lc...
-Failure to identify constant bearing, decreasing range
-Improper radio comms
-Failure to even slow when crash was imminent taskandpurpose.com/news/navy-lc...
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“The April 13 mission made her, along with pilot Capt. Claire ‘Atomic’ Eddins, the Air Force’s first all-female crew of aces – signifying five air-to-air kills.” 🇺🇸 @hopeseck.bsky.social www.militarytimes.com/news/your-mi...
This Air Force WSO became an ace in showdown with Iranian drones
Capt. Carla Nava is the 2025 Airman of the Year.
www.militarytimes.com
September 10, 2025 at 1:30 PM
“The April 13 mission made her, along with pilot Capt. Claire ‘Atomic’ Eddins, the Air Force’s first all-female crew of aces – signifying five air-to-air kills.” 🇺🇸 @hopeseck.bsky.social www.militarytimes.com/news/your-mi...
Marine veteran creates searchable database of global battles www.militarytimes.com/news/your-mi...
Marine veteran creates searchable database of global battles
After noticing that the practice of documenting war was fading, the veteran aimed to capture insights from battles and make them available to scholars.
www.militarytimes.com
July 21, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Marine veteran creates searchable database of global battles www.militarytimes.com/news/your-mi...
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700 diplomats at State are set to be laid off. This amounts to 60% of all foreign service officer currently based in DC. 60%!
State Department to Soon Begin Mass Layoffs www.nytimes.com/2025/07/10/u...
State Department to Soon Begin Mass Layoffs www.nytimes.com/2025/07/10/u...
State Department to Soon Begin Mass Layoffs
www.nytimes.com
July 10, 2025 at 11:45 PM
700 diplomats at State are set to be laid off. This amounts to 60% of all foreign service officer currently based in DC. 60%!
State Department to Soon Begin Mass Layoffs www.nytimes.com/2025/07/10/u...
State Department to Soon Begin Mass Layoffs www.nytimes.com/2025/07/10/u...
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Outstanding reporting from @hopeseck.bsky.social highlights how domestic missions are pushing the boundaries of what troops signed up for, and sparking a moral reckoning within the ranks.
Thread 🧵:
thewarhorse.org/military-con...
Thread 🧵:
thewarhorse.org/military-con...
Is This ‘What They Signed Up For?’ New Military Missions Ignite Interest in Conscientious Objectors
Interest in military conscientious objector status surges as service members feel conflicted about the Trump administration's military mission.
thewarhorse.org
July 10, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Outstanding reporting from @hopeseck.bsky.social highlights how domestic missions are pushing the boundaries of what troops signed up for, and sparking a moral reckoning within the ranks.
Thread 🧵:
thewarhorse.org/military-con...
Thread 🧵:
thewarhorse.org/military-con...